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Some simple routines for people who take 2 hours to be “awake awake”.

1. The 2-Minute Stretch

Roll out of bed, wave your arms like a sleepy octopus, call it yoga. It improves circulation, boosts energy levels, and forces you to be on an upright position. Nobody wants to wake up with a neck hump.

2. The 3-Item To-Do List

Don’t overplan. Write down 3 things you’ll actually get done. Laundry counts as one, even if it sits there unfolded.

3. The “Don’t Talk to Me Yet”

Skip the inspirational pep talk and go straight to coffee. You’re gonna have it anyway, and it will make you feel better. I like using an Aeropress because you get the caffeine boost with an easy setup.

4. The Breakfast You Can Eat With One Hand

Because mornings are for survival, not pancakes. Think granola bars, protein bites, or prepare a sandwich the night before.

5. The “Bare Minimum Skincare” Routine

Cleanse, moisturize, SPF. Done. Even 2 minutes makes you feel like a person. Bonus if your moisturizer has SPF.

I love this Round Lab Birch Juice Sunscreen since it’s also very moisturizing.

6. The “I’m Awake, But My Brain Isn’t” Routine

Start with low-brain-power tasks like watering plants, unloading the dishwasher or feeding pets. This swill instantly make you feel accomplished. Save the emails for later.

7. The Gratitude-But-Lazy Routine

Instead of writing three things you’re grateful for, just think of one while brushing your teeth. Counts.

8. The Playlist Power-Up

Blast one upbeat song to trick your brain into feeling alive.

9. The Reward-First Hack

Bribe yourself: a coffee upgrade , breakfast that feels like dessert, screen time guilt-free, a tiny luxury item (like the hand cream that smells so good you’re saving . No shame.

10. The Outfit Uniform

Choose a go-to “I’m alive and thriving” outfit so mornings require zero decision-making.

11. The “Go Outside for 5 Minutes” Hack

If you’re too tired, walk it off. Fresh air can do more than meditation apps. Bonus if you don’t forget your shoes!

12. The Lazy Brain-Boost

Swap doomscrolling for one page of a book, puzzle, word game.

13. The Bed-Made-in-30-Seconds Flex

Just yank the covers up and pretend it’s “styled”. Weirdly, it sets the tone for the whole day.

14. The “Wear Your Workout Clothes to Bed” Trick

Boom! You’re halfway to exercising before you even open your eyes. Will you actually work out? Debatable.

15. The Accept-Your-Fate Routine

Embrace that mornings aren’t your thing. Build a routine that requires the least possible effort. Survival= success.

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